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JEDDAH: Qatar’s economy expanded by 1.9 percent in the second quarter of 2025, fueled by a 3.4 percent rise in non-hydrocarbon sectors, official data showed.
The National Planning Council reported on Sept. 21 that real gross domestic product reached 181.8 billion Qatari riyals ($49.9 billion) at constant prices, up from 178.5 billion riyals in the same period last year. Non-hydrocarbon activities accounted for 65.6 percent of real gross domestic product, with value added climbing to 119.3 billion riyals from 115.4 billion riyals a year earlier.
The growth underlines the effectiveness of Qatar’s economic diversification initiatives under the Third National Development Strategy and Vision 2030, reflecting wider trends across the Gulf region.
A World Bank report released in June projected GCC economic growth of 3.2 percent in 2025 and 4.5 percent in 2026.
Within the non-hydrocarbon economy, the fastest-growing sectors in Q2 2025 included agriculture, forestry, and fishing (up 15.8 percent); accommodation and food services (13.4 percent); arts, entertainment, and recreation (8.9 percent); wholesale and retail trade (8.8 percent); and construction (8.7 percent).
These gains reflect ongoing investment in tourism, services, and specialized infrastructure, further boosting the private sector’s role in the economy.
“In total, 11 of 17 economic activities recorded positive real growth in Q2 2025, demonstrating the resilience of Qatar's economic base. Service-related sectors such as accommodation, food services, and entertainment continued to expand strongly, reflecting sustained momentum in tourism and domestic demand,” the official news agency reported.